Er is niet veel historisch besef nodig om te weten dat de bestuursstaat al sinds zijn ontstaan een omstreden type democratische rechtsstaat is. Toch lijkt de kritiek recentelijk nog aan te zwellen, tot het punt waarop bijvoorbeeld in de VS een algehele ontmanteling dreigt. Aangenomen dat de bestuursstaat niet voor niets in het leven is… Continue reading Blogpost ‘Klassiekers democratische rechtsstaat #12: Hoe de bestuursstaat te rechtvaardigen blijft’
Tag: administrative state
Summer reading and work in progress
Here is some of my summer reading for a new book after I finished my current list. The books stem from a list of introductory texts in natural law, Roman law, canon law, and legal history. Several other titles are on my Kindle; just Javier Hervada is rather tricky to get by here. The book… Continue reading Summer reading and work in progress
Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Panel “Performance and Legitimacy of the Administrative State,” 2021 Mundo Conference, International Society of Public Law
It was nice to learn yesterday that this panel proposal, which I had submitted with some esteemed close colleagues, was accepted. The working title of my paper during the panel, which I will co-chair, reads: "The administrative state redeemed? Vermeule’s plea for more substantive constitutionalism as a recipe for a successful public law of the… Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Panel “Performance and Legitimacy of the Administrative State,” 2021 Mundo Conference, International Society of Public Law
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As for so many, 2020 has been unique and, in some ways, a tough year. Nevertheless, professionally, there are (again) reasons to be thankful. The following ten highlights may illustrate this: - the collaboration with Prof. Sophie van Bijsterveld of the Radboud University Nijmegen in the realization of a Dutch-language volume on ideas for state and… Continue reading Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Pentecost Podcast: “Taking Stock”
I recorded this Pentecost Podcast, entitled “Taking Stock,” to update everyone who takes an interest in my work-in-progress. There is much more to come in later editions of the podcast that I am currently planning. There will be thematic podcasts, podcasts in different languages, a podcast in which I will be talking with a guest,… Continue reading Pentecost Podcast: “Taking Stock”
Easter Podcast: “Lifelines”
I recorded this Easter Podcast, entitled "Lifelines," for all my followers and friends on social media who take an interest in my work-in-progress, and whom I dearly miss in this time of quarantine and cancelations. Easter Podcast " "Lifelines"Download
